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The University Bridge will be cleaned overnight tonight (August 17) and tomorrow night (August 18) between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. This will be followed by sealing and crack filling, which will take approximately 2-3 nights and will begin later this week.

To ensure minimal impact on drivers, the sealing will also be scheduled for overnight. However, this process is dependent on the weather as the sealant requires that the surface be dry for at least 72 hours before the sealant can be applied.   

Lane restrictions will be in place during washing and sealing for the safety of workers and drivers, and so equipment can access the work zone.

Drivers are further reminded other lane restrictions will be required during off-peak hours on University Bridge this summer for items such as permanent lane markings. Rehabilitation also continues under the bridge deck.

This work is part of the University Bridge rehabilitation project. It was planned to be completed after opening to allow time for the concrete to cure, and to apply sealant and crack-filling epoxy. The washing is required to remove road dirt and prepare the deck surface for the sealant and epoxy. Once clean, sealant is applied to the concrete, then epoxy is used to fill the shrinkage cracks for added protection against sand and salt. 

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews and, for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE or like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AFTER WARMAN RD ON RAMP
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 4:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE 
(Concrete curb pouring)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED JUST AFTER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Natural gasline work)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED
(Bridge deck cleaning)
Start: August 18, 9:00 p.m. End: August 19, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: COLLEGE DR EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Bridge deck cleaning)
Start: August 18, 9:00 p.m. End: August 19, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN
Ongoing work with limited lane restrictions to occur during off peak hours

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The activation of the newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Marquis Drive and Highway 16 has been rescheduled for later this week. The traffic signal was originally expected to be activated today (August 17), however, City engineers require additional time to make adjustments to ensure the safety and operations of the intersection.

The lights are currently set to flash red so drivers can acclimate to the arrival of the new traffic signals. While they continue to flash red, drivers should treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Additional improvements, such as widening the shoulder of the road, are scheduled to be completed in the near future.

The installation of these new traffic signals is intended to improve safety as development in the area continues to generate more traffic through this intersection.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.

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WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 5TH AVE
(Water valve installation)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE BOTH NB LANES CLOSED BETWEEN 10TH ST E AND MAIN ST
(Water connection repair)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES TO CLARENCE AVE
(Bridge deck cleaning)
Start: August 17, 9:00 p.m. End: August 18, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN
Ongoing work with limited lane restrictions to occur during off peak hours

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews and, for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Restore water service)
Start: August 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 16, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO WALL ST
(SaskEnergy gasline work)
Start: August 16, 6:30 a.m. End: August 16, 7:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST
(SaskEnergy gasline work)
Start: August 16, 6:30 a.m. End: August 16, 7:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB RAMP TO 33RD ST EB CLOSED
(SaskEnergy gasline work)
Ramp exit to 33rd St EB closed, right turn to 33rd St EB can still be made from left turn bay
Start: August 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 16, 9:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Guard rail repair)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E SB RAMP TO 108TH ST CLOSED
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 16, 6:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO ATTRIDGE DR WB CLOSED
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 15, 6:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the EB overpass.
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN
Ongoing work with limited lane restrictions to occur during off peak hours

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.